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Luowa, China

Ningxia · China

Luowa is a small city in Ningxia, China with a population of 5,008. Elevation: 5,883 ft (1,793 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,008 Population 1/sq mi density
5,883 ft Elevation 1,793 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
14.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population5,008
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation5,883 ft (1,793 m)
Population5,008
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,883 ft (1,793 m)
Coordinates36.2604°, 106.5816°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceNingxia
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation14.6 inches (370 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.4 inches (54 cm)

About Luowa

Luowa is a small city in China (Ningxia) with a population of 5,008. The city sits at an elevation of 5,883 feet (1,793 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Luowa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,883 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,883 ft (1,793 m)
Area4,062.9 sq mi (10,522.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates36.2604°N, 106.5816°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below China avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 13, 2022.

Jul 29, 1998 114 km E of Baiyin, China M4.8 116 km
Sep 1, 2017 110 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.7 54 km
Oct 29, 1991 134 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.6 123 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 114 km
Jun 9, 2022 112 km E of Baiyin, China M4.3 118 km
May 21, 2001 142 km N of Pingliang, China M4.3 62 km
Jan 12, 2016 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.3 24 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 103 km
Apr 26, 1995 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.2 134 km
Nov 20, 2009 147 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 113 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 56 km
Mar 11, 2008 140 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 107 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 26 km
Nov 29, 1992 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China M4.0 112 km
Apr 23, 2016 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.0 67 km
Dec 14, 1992 133 km E of Baiyin, China M3.9 88 km
Jul 10, 1993 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.9 44 km
Aug 1, 1995 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China M3.9 86 km
Apr 11, 1998 125 km S of Yinchuan, China M3.8 123 km
Nov 6, 1991 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M3.8 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in

Luowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Luowa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guyuan Liupanshan AirportGYUMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luowa

What is the population of Luowa?

Luowa has a population of 5,008 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,062.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luowa?

Luowa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.

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